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Many studies have shown that human breast milk is contaminated with various chemicals. In the proposed systematic review, the aim is to identify and summarize the available literature regarding chemical exposure via breastfeeding or the feeding of artificial formula. MEDLINE (PubMed) will be the primary source in this…

INTRODUCTION: Food insecurity is a difficulty faced in many households. During periods of food insecurity, households often seek food supplied by food pantries and food banks. Food insecurity has been associated with increased risk for several health conditions. For this reason, food pantries and food banks may have gr…

This article responds to issues raised by Antilla et al. in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology about the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Working Group's approach to rating imprecision and GRADE's use of statistics. They argue that GRADE confuses statistical terms and should p…

BACKGROUND: Music therapists are challenged to present evidence on the efficacy of music therapy treatment and incorporate the best available research evidence to make informed healthcare and treatment decisions. Higher standards of evidence can come from a variety of sources including systematic reviews. OBJECTIVE: T…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper is to describe the updated methodological guidance for conducting a JBI scoping review, with a focus on new updates to the approach and development of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (the PRISMA-ScR). INTRODUCTI…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper is to describe the updated methodological guidance for conducting a JBI scoping review, with a focus on new updates to the approach and development of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (the PRISMA-ScR). INTRODUCTI…

Clinical laboratory professionals have an instrumental role in supporting clinical decision making with the optimal use of laboratory testing for screening, risk stratification, diagnostic, prognostic, treatment selection and monitoring of different states of health and disease. Delivering evidence-based laborator…

INTRODUCTION: Interprofessional education (IPE) offers a possible way to improve interprofessional collaboration and patient care. Current research addressing the effectiveness of IPE in dementia care is limited. A protocol is described for a systematic review to investigate the evidence for the influence of IPE on col…

BACKGROUND: There has been increasing interest in involving the public in systematic reviews as they provide a shortcut to the evidence and arguably have greater influence over policy decisions and ultimately people's lives. Case examples of this involvement are rare, especially for reviews focused on children and youn…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the usability of two formats of a shortened systematic review for clinicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Usability of the prototypes was assessed using three cycles of iterative testing. 10 participants were asked to complete tasks of locating information or items within tw…

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Influence of orthodontic premolar extraction therapy on the eruption of the third molars: A systematic review of the literature. Brezulier D, Fau V, Sorel O. J Am Dent Assoc 2017;148(12):903-12. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available.

Systematic review briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews evaluated in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each systematic review brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This systematic review b…

BACKGROUND: Oral health is a significant indicator of overall wellness and health, although it is often ignored in general healthcare. Despite the development of various oral health assessment (OHA) tools for non-dental health professionals (NDHP), there is limited comprehensive understanding of their scope and applica…

BACKGROUND: Gluteal tendon tears-frequently dubbed the 'rotator cuff tears of the hip'-are a common but often underdiagnosed cause of lateral hip pain and abductor dysfunction, especially in middle-aged to older women. While both open and endoscopic repair techniques are used, current literature suggests similar functi…

INTRODUCTION: Accurate triage in emergency departments is critical to patient safety and resource management. Despite the widespread use of validated triage tools, decision-making inconsistencies remain, often owing to inadequate or variable training. Previous research suggests that structured training interventions ca…

INTRODUCTION: The growing demand for health professional education intensifies the need for learning innovations such as simulation: facilitating predictable, realistic, experiential learning that prepares students for practice. To achieve this, facilitators must provide pedagogically sound, psychologically safe simula…